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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.55, 382.29 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.55, 382.29 and 133.05 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.55 : 382.29 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.55/382.29 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.55x = 382.29 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.55x = 50,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,863.68/254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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